Reconstruction project on 17th Avenue prompts road closure

Construction on 17th Avenue in the city’s southwest has been ongoing to replace underground utilities and rebuild the aging roadway and crews will start work on another section of the project this week.

Fencing will be installed on Monday morning on 17th Avenue, between 8 and 10A Street, and the road will remain closed until 7 p.m. on October 31, 2019.

Traffic will be detoured around the construction and signs will be in place to direct motorists.

Calgary Transit bus routes 2, 6,and 7 will also be impacted.

MAJOR CLOSURE: Starting now, 17 Ave SW will be closed between 8 and 10A Street SW until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. This closure accommodates construction project. #yyctraffic